noun
- An electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in.
- synonyms: security system, security measure, security
- Measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc..
- usage: "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
- synonyms: security
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